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We moved our Mother into Washington Manor the week after Thanksgiving 2014. We could not be more pleased! The staff is friendly, helpful, and courteous. They check on her very often. The schedule...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Senior Care America FB is a senior living community located in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The area has the perfect small town appeal with the glorious view of Lake Lanier. Flowery Branch is a perfect place to live; the inviting atmosphere will welcome family and friends for a visit. The Senior...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Here you’ll have an independent worry-free lifestyle.Whether you’re looking for independent living, personal care home or memory care, our senior living community in Buford, Georgia, has care options to meet your changing needs. You’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it. Plus,...
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My father lived at Best Care for almost eight years beginning in August of 2009 after we had tried two other larger assisted living homes in Cumming. [Name removed] took him in and kept him until he died in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Bestcare Senior Living is a senior care community located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Gwinnett County, especially designed for nurturing those with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our community is small, homey and clean, providing our residents with a quiet, gentle structure. A suburb...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Gwinnett Christian Terrace is a six-story, HUD-subsidized apartment community for seniors, nestled in a quiet wooded setting behind the Kroger shopping center near Lawrenceville Highway in Lilburn, Georgia.GCT is a not-for-profit organization, whose community houses 125 one-bedroom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Autumn Breeze offers our residents a beautiful residential environment where choice, individuality and independence are encouraged daily. We offer the 'safety net' of twenty four staffing, excellent restaurant style meals, housekeeping service, laundry and linen service, beauty shop services,...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cobblestone is Atlanta's only resort-style assisted living option offering elegant living with an abundance of amenities. Located within Park Springs, an award winning, 54-acre Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) at the foot of Stone Mountain, Cobblestone offers assisted...
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The personal care home has a very welcoming, friendly health care environment. The staff is very attentive to the residents. The facility is clean and nice. I place my father there and he is happy....
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Elder, GA

The average cost of senior living in Elder is $7,003 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greensboro, GA with an average of $3,464 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elder, GA vs. nearby cities

Elder, GA
$7,003/mo
$3,942/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elder, GA vs. the state and national average

Elder, GA
$7,003/mo
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elder vs. other types of senior living

$4,215/mo
Independent Living
$7,003/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Elder, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,118/mo
Studio
$4,717/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,656/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,121/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,412/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Elder over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Elder

Recent reviews for independent living in Elder

TerraBella Sugarloaf in Suwanee, GA

4.9
The staff is very friendly and helpful, and you have activities, except for Saturday and Sunday. They have transportation within a ten mile radius and no charge. They also do outings, such as trips to grocery stores and restaurants. The move in was easy. The meals are good, but should be more ...
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Dogwood Forest of Grayson

5.0
My husband ended up at Dogwood Forest in Grayson. It was expensive but I would give it a 10+. The food is so important to the residents, the high light of their day. They have a 'real' chef there and I ate many meals there myself. So number one is meals. They also had awesome entertainment. ...
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Benton House of Covington

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I really suggest you continue to do your research on all assisted living communities. Benton House provided all inclusive pricing, including care. The staff have been good to work with the family if we have any questions or concerns. There are three meals a day served to the residents. I ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff across various communities. At Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett, the activities team is praised for their effort to include family members in events, while at The Retreat at Loganville, the staff are appreciated for checking on re ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Residents and families express their enjoyment of the activities offered, with many remarking on the diversity of offerings. At Holiday Laurel Grove, activities such as bingo, exercise classes, and crafts are highlighted, while at Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living, residents enjoy o ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Several reviews commend the quality of the meals served at different communities, with staff making accommodations based on dietary restrictions and preferences. At Holiday Laurel Grove, the meals are described as 'beyond fantastic', and at Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living, the foo ...
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Spacious and comfortable living spaces. Reviews mention the ample living spaces at various communities, enabling residents to have plenty of room and privacy. At The Retreat at Loganville, the apartments are praised for their size and comfort, and at Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville, the facility is described as 'head and shoulders a ...
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Dedicated and responsive staff. Several reviews emphasize the commitment and attentiveness of the staff at different communities. At Holiday Laurel Grove, the staff are described as 'extremely friendly and helpful', while at Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living, the management team's willingness to listen and address ...
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Community atmosphere and social opportunities. Residents and families appreciate the sense of community and social opportunities provided by the various communities. At Holiday Laurel Grove, the activities calendar is filled with options for socializing and staying active, while at The Mansions at Gwinnett Park Senior Independent Living, ...
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Elder independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elder independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elder, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elder independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Elder partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elder, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Elder independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Elder communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elder, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elder independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Elder offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elder, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
53.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
36.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.9%
46.1%
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Sunrise of Five Forks, The Joy Senior Living of Loganville and The Retreat at Loganville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elder, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 166 independent living facilities near Elder, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Elder, Georgia are Sunrise of Five Forks and Sunrise of Webb Gin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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